Looking to diversify beyond QDEF? The ETFs below have the lowest correlation with QDEF — they tend to move on their own, which can help reduce risk when the rest of your portfolio drops. The stock ideas table highlights individual companies that behave independently from QDEF.
Best Diversifiers for QDEF
182 ETFs have low correlation with QDEF (below 0.3), 19 of which are negatively correlated. The least correlated is ProShares UltraShort Yen (YCS) (Leveraged Currency) with a 1Y correlation of -0.25, down from -0.06 over 5 years.
| Symbol | Name | Correlation 1Y | Correlation 3Y | Correlation 5Y | Risk / Return Rank | Category | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Yen | -0.25 | -0.09 | -0.06 | 63 | Leveraged Currency | QDEF vs YCS | |
| United States Gasoline Fund LP | -0.22 | -0.06 | 0.07 | 55 | Oil & Gas | QDEF vs UGA | |
| iShares iBonds Oct 2026 Term TIPS ETF | -0.18 | — | — | 98 | Inflation-Protected Bonds | QDEF vs IBIC | |
| iShares Enhanced Short-Term Bond Active ETF | -0.14 | — | — | 99 | Ultrashort Bond | QDEF vs CSHP | |
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | -0.12 | -0.03 | -0.01 | 100 | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | QDEF vs USFR |
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